Safe and Sound

Monday

Aug 26, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Young children are often fearless, until a negative experience occurs that teaches them otherwise. As parents we strive to protect our kids, but run into the difficult decision of just how much frightening adult information to give them, in order to keep them safe. Do we talk about the danger of strangers, and frighten them with information about abduction? Do we talk about emergency evacuation plans, to be prepared? Read my syndicated column, Preparing without Scaring, for simple ways to offer age-appropriate information with a suggested reading list.

Young children are often fearless, until a negative experience occurs that teaches them otherwise. As parents we strive to protect our kids, but run into the difficult decision of just how much frightening adult information to give them, in order to keep them safe. Do we talk about the danger of strangers, and frighten them with information about abduction? Do we talk about emergency evacuation plans, to be prepared? Read my syndicated column, Preparing without Scaring, for simple ways to offer age-appropriate information with a suggested reading list.